Starlite and Hematite Optical Properties

Starlite

Hematite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

O = brownish red; E = yellowish red

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.790-2.0152.690-3.220

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

Trigonal

1.8 Birefringence

0.005-0.0550.280

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

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Starlite and Hematite Optic Character

Starlite and Hematite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Starlite and Hematite Physical Properties like crystallographic symmetry, pleochroism,etc. in the crystal. Some of the optical properties are refractive index, luster, optic character, pleochroism etc. Prominent among these is Starlite and Hematite optic character. You might have noticed your gemologist rotating the gemstone while testing it. Rotating a gemstone along its optic axis helps in determining its optic character.

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Starlite and Hematite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Starlite and Hematite transparency can also be used as criteria for their primary identification. Although transparency cannot be the only criteria for gemstone identification, it can efficiently used in gemstone grading. Talking about their transparency, Starlite is Transparent while Starlite is Transparent in appearance.